Winter Tour to Acaxochitlán: Ceremonial Centers, Traditional Food and Waterfalls (Private /14h)

Overview

Join our Winter Tour to Acaxochitlán! Prepare for a day that awakens every sense! Breathe in crisp mountain air, taste warm traditional dishes, and feel the cool mist of sacred waterfalls on your skin. From colorful embroidery to the bold aroma of aguardiente, this journey is pure magic in the highlands.

Highlights

• Enjoy a traditional Santa Catarina-style breakfast, savoring local ingredients and flavors.
• Explore the stunning Huajolotito waterfalls, rich in natural beauty and cultural significance.
• Visit the historic La Trinidad hydroelectric plant ruins and enjoy a peaceful walk to the waterfall.
• Discover the artisanal process of aguardiente distillation, with cultural insights and a tasting.
• Watch a traditional embroidery demonstration, learning about the region’s rich craft heritage.

Itinerary

Get ready for our Winter Tour to Acaxochitlán! A full-day adventure packed with nature, tradition, and authentic flavors! We’ll start early with a transfer to Acaxochitlán, a hidden gem in the heart of Hidalgo. Upon arrival, you’ll meet a welcoming local guide who will be with us throughout the journey, sharing stories and insights that bring this region to life.

Our first experience of the day begins in a community, where a delicious traditional breakfast awaits. Made with local ingredients and prepared Santa Catarina-style, this meal is the perfect introduction to the region’s culinary identity. After breakfast, we’ll make our way to explore a unique area: Huajolotito waterfalls. These scenic sites are not only visually stunning but also hold deep ceremonial and cultural significance to the local community.

Next, we’ll pause for a well-deserved lunch at a nearby eatery known for its fresh, locally-sourced trout and a variety of regional specialties. It’s a great chance to relax and savor the authentic flavors of Acaxochitlán. With satisfied appetites, we’ll return to the heart of Santa Catarina for a meaningful cultural experience: a traditional embroidery demonstration. Here, you’ll see firsthand how local artisans preserve ancestral techniques, using embroidery to tell stories and represent their identity through symbolic patterns and beautiful colors.

In the afternoon, we continue our journey with a short drive to the atmospheric ruins of the old hydroelectric plant “La Trinidad.” This industrial relic is a unique contrast to the natural beauty surrounding it and offers a glimpse into the area's more recent past. Just nearby, we’ll take a peaceful walk to admire La Trinidad waterfall.

To wrap up our day, we’ll head to a place where you’ll be introduced to the artisanal process of aguardiente distillation. This hands-on demonstration showcases traditional methods still used to produce this local spirit, offering both cultural insight and a taste of something special.

As the sun begins to set, we’ll begin our transfer back to Mexico City, carrying with us a day full of rich experiences, local traditions, and unforgettable landscapes. Ready to explore a side of Mexico that few travelers get to see? Let’s go!

• You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities and sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops and restaurants (unless you ask).
• An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour is fixed and varies just slightly depending on the size of the group.
• We are flexible: we can adjust the program and route to your interests while the duration of the tour can always be extended for an extra fee.

Logistics

• DEPARTURE LOCATION AND TIME
  The default departure time for this tour is 7:30 am but we can also slightly adjust it per your request. Our guide will meet/pick you up at the requested time and might need to contact you by phone. Therefore, please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking.
  Complimentary pick-up/drop-off is included: please indicate the exact time and location for your pick-up during your booking (e.g. in the "Special Requirements" field). That is to say, we can pick you up from those parts of Mexico City: Polanco, Condesa, Roma, and Centro Historico. Other more remote locations might involve an extra fee.
• TOUR DURATION AND CUSTOMIZATION
  The standard duration of the tour counts from the moment of a meetup till the end of the tour. On the other hand, the tour is customizable which means we can adjust the time you spend in each destination. For example, if you want to visit an extra location (attraction/restaurant/market, etc.), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route.
• WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
  Comfortable clothes and shoes; hat/cap, sunglasses and sunscreen; travel insurance; good mood and curiosity.

Notes

• The type of vehicle depends on the size of your group and may include car, 7-seater, or minivan.
• This is a private tour: only your group will participate.
• Travelers should have a basic physical fitness condition.